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CU-Boulder
Computer Recommendations 2008-2009—Student PC Desktop
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Both minimum requirements and high performance recommendations are listed below. Print out this list and take it with you when you go to buy your computer.
| Type of Technology |
Minimum Recommendation |
High Performance |
| CPU |
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz
- Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz
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- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz
- Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz
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| RAM |
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| Hard Drive |
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| Video Card |
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| Network Access |
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| Wireless Network Access |
- Wireless 802.11g
- Wireless
802.11n (which is backward compatible)
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- Wireless 802.11g
- Wireless
802.11n (which is backward compatible)
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| Warranty |
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| Battery |
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| Ports |
- USB 2.0
- Firewire (optional)
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- USB 2.0
- Firewire (optional)
- eSata (optional)
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| Audio |
- Internal sound card
- External speakers
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- Internal sound card
- External speakers
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| Backup Medium |
- 4.0 GB flash drive (minimum)
- External hard drive (minimum size equivalent to your internal hard drive)
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- 4.0 GB flash drive (minimum)
- External hard drive (minimum size equivalent to your internal hard drive)
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| Operating System |
- Windows Vista, Home Premium (or better), w/SP1, 32-bit
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- Windows Vista, Home Premium (or better), w/SP1, 32-bit
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| Printing |
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| Word Processing |
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| Spreadsheet |
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| Web Browser |
- Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.X
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- Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.X
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| Electronic Mail |
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| Virus Protection |
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| Anti-Spyware |
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Considerations
Besides the minimum recommendations above it is recommended that you consider
the following:
- Purchasing Computers and Software at Educational Prices
- Computers and software meeting these recommendations can be purchased at
the Buffalo Chip, inside the CU Bookstore for an educational discount. Learn
more at www.cubookstore.com/computers
- Used Computers
- Make sure that no matter what you buy that it meets the IT Service
Center supported hardware and software list. The recommendations above exceed
those standards, but if you are buying something less than the minimum you
should refer to www.colorado.edu/its/docs/standards.html.
- Windows Vista 64-bit Operating System
- If you decide to purchase a computer and run Windows Vista 64-bit
operating system, please know that there are currently compatibility
issues with CU-Boulder's VPN and remote printing in ITS labs.
- Extras
- It is a good idea to get "accident insurance" when purchasing
a laptop.
Get Help
IT Service Center
303-735-4357 (5-HELP from an on-campus phone)
help@colorado.edu |
